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A resolution to approve an interlocal cooperation and mutual aid agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metro") and the City of Brentwood, City of Franklin, City of Goodlettsville, City of Hendersonville, City of Murfreesboro, and Wilson County, to create and operate a US&R/Water Rescue Team that will provide response and rescue services.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metro") has entered into an interlocal cooperation and mutual aid agreement with the City of Brentwood, City of Franklin, City of Goodlettsville, City of Hendersonville, the City of Murfreesboro, and Wilson County; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 12-9-101 et seq. authorizes public agencies in this state to enter into interlocal cooperation agreements; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 58-8-101 et seq. authorizes local governments to provide one another with emergency assistance and aid; and,
WHEREAS, the Agencies wish to create and operate a US&R/Water Rescue Team which will provide response and rescue services throughout Metro Nashville Davidson County/Homeland District 5 and statewide as requested, in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 58-8-101 et seq., "Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Act of 2004," and nationally through Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) requests; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the public interest by the parties hereto that such a multijurisdictional Water Rescue Team be created.
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this intergovernmental agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreement by and between Metro and the City of Brentwood, City of Franklin, City of Goodlettsville, City of Hendersonville, the City...
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